Melbourne’s Filipino Community

Melbourne’s Filipino Community at a glance:

As what they say, Filipinos are all over the world. Because of their unique hospitality and care, it is undeniably true that most of the countries have Filipino immigrants. One of which is in Melbourne, Australia. Aside from California, which has been known with the most number of Filipino communities, Melbourne has also been considered and chosen by Filipinos to be their second place to live.  Melbourne has a thriving Filipino community and there are 5 reasons why they love to settle down in the city.

  • Commuting –the convenience of having a grid-city like Melbourne makes it very easy to navigate.
  • Melbourne’s renowned universities and schools – Some Filipinos would take their studies in the city since it has a number of widely known schools and universities which they can use as credentials in applying for jobs across the globe.
  • Food culture and excellent restaurants – it is typical to a Filipino that they love to eat.  From simple meet-ups to birthdays, Filipinos are into foods. This is one thing in common for Filipinos and the city of Melbourne, both have interesting food culture and bring customer satisfaction to a level of excellence.
  • Four Seasons – clear skies and fresh air are no surprise to Filipinos, but 4 seasons? Maybe not.  In the Philippines, since it is a tropical country, there are only two seasons: wet and dry. The distinct 4 seasons of Melbourne made the Filipinos love the city more.
  • Lastly, diverse culture – the city of Melbourne comprises of different races and culture but always united as one. Filipinos are known to be friendly so its easy for them to connect with their diverse culture.

If you are thinking about migrating to Australia from the Philippines, Melbourne could be the perfect home for you.

Top Occupations for Melbourne’s Filipino Community

21.7%

17.7%

15.3%

12.3%

11.2%

Professionals

Labourers

Clerical and Administrative workers

Community and Personal Service Worker

Technician and Trade Workers

Top industries for Melbourne's Filipino community

23.2%

20.8%

10.4%

9.5%

6.2%

Health Care and Social Assitance

Manufacturing

Wholesale and Retail trade

Professional, Scientific, Technical and Administration

Accommodation and Food Services


Source: liveinmelbourne.vic.gov.au